Criminal Law CPD Series 2025-26: Webinar 2 of 8

What you'll learn

This pre-recorded online webinar will assist defence practitioners in navigating issues that relate to disclosure, subpoena, temporary stay applications, and interaction with prosecutors, magistrates, and judges.

Particularly in the context of sexual assault prosecutions, the interaction between prosecution disclosure obligations and prosecution claims of legal professional privilege can pose difficult issues of procedure and substance. Communication between a prosecutor and a complaint witness, whether to prepare a case, or for ancillary reasons, can be a fraught exercise with the capacity to have a drastic effect on the outcome of proceedings. The practical effect of the tension between disclosure obligations and privilege claims may require different approaches by the defence, depending on whether a matter is being prosecuted summarily, for example in the Children’s Court, or if a matter is being dealt with on indictment.

Once enrolled, you will be provided a link to the recording and can watch on demand from Thursday, 27 March 2025.

Presenters: Dr Adam Booker & Mr Tim McKenzie

For lawyers and barristers

If this educational activity is relevant to your professional development and practice of the law, then you should claim 1.5 MCLE/CPD points per webinar or 12 units for the full series. Practitioners are advised to check with the CPD governing body in their jurisdiction for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Find out about interstate accreditation.

2025/26 Criminal Law
CPD Series

This webinar is part of the 2025/26 Criminal Law CPD Series features eight recorded webinars led by experts from the University of Sydney and the legal profession.

The webinars share practical knowledge and experience, as well as the latest developments to enhance your expertise while meeting CPD requirements. You’ll have the flexibility to access the content at your convenience, allowing you to engage at your own pace from any location at any time.

Enrolment options include:

• Enrol in individual webinars*
• Enrol in the entire series at a 27% saving compared to enrolling in webinars individually*
• Enrol in 5 or more webinars to receive a 10% discount

University of Sydney alumni and staff are eligible to receive a 10% discount.